MLB Predictions: September 14 – 16

With just a few weeks remaining in the regular season, the playoff picture is coming more into focus. However, teams can still jockey for position, so every series is important. Here’s what’s on tap for the weekend of September 14-16. Note that all information is for games played through September 11.

Washington Nationals versus Atlanta Braves

In this NL East match up, the first place Braves look to move closer to wrapping up the division. They hold a +24 to +11 advantage over the Nationals on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “ice cold down” on the Team  ... 

MLB Predictions: September 7-9

With the MLB season down to it’s final few weeks, there are still many questions concerning the playoff picture. Here’s some of the top match ups for this weekend. Note all information is for games played through September 3.

Houston Astros versus Boston Red Sox

In what could be a playoff preview, the AL West leading Astros look to take down the best team in the Major Leagues. The Red Sox hold a narrow +28 to +27 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator. Having won just five of their last ten, the Red Sox are “average up” on the Team  ... 

MLB Playoff simulator: What if the season ended today?

The Major League Baseball season is about to enter its final month. Currently, the Boston Red Sox have MLB’s best record at 93-42 (as of August 31). The Red Sox have been nearly unstoppable this season and lead their rivals, the New York Yankees, by 8.5 games. The Red Sox are +333 to win the World Series according to major sportsbooks.

The National League’s best team is the Chicago Cubs. The Chi-Town team has posted a 79-54 record (as of August 31). The St. Louis Cardinals are giving chase in the central while the Milwaukee Brewers have fallen  ... 

MLB Predictions: August 31 – September 2

With just over a month left in the MLB season, numerous teams remain in contention for a playoff berth. Check out some of the top match ups for the weekend of August 31 – September 2. Note that all information is for games played through Monday, August 27.

Milwaukee Brewers versus Washington Nationals

Both teams enter in third place in their respective divisions. Milwaukee holds a +20 to +13 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator, which both teams are 5-5 over their last ten games.  Favorite/underdog status should be considered marginally as both teams are among the most unstable in  ... 

MLB Predictions: August 24-26

As we approach the final month of the MLB season, the pennant races are heating up. Here’s some of what’s in store for the weekend of August 24-26. Note that all information is for games played through August 21.

Philadelphia Phillies versus Toronto Blue Jays

Despite very mediocre play lately, the Phillies remain within striking distance in the NL East. They are +24 on the Power Ranking Indicator, although showing a downward trend on the Team Strength Oscillator. The Blue Jays are 12 games under .500, but are 5-5 over their last ten. They are +5 on the Power Ranking  ... 

MLB betting: Can the Oakland A’s crash the American League West

Heading into Monday night’s Major League Baseball play, the Oakland A’s are just one game behind West Division leaders the Houston Astros. Despite losing on Sunday night, the A’s had defeated their west rival Astros in two straight games. The A’s recent performance has some wondering if they can overtake Houston in the race for the division title.

The Astros are major favorites to win the AL West. According to leading sportsbooks, the Astros are -250 to win the division. Oakland currently sits at odds of +190 to take the division title. At the beginning of August, the  ... 

MLB Predictions: August 17 – 19

Four of the six MLB divisions have teams within two games of first place. As the final quarter of the season approaches, every series become increasingly important. Here’s some of the match ups for the weekend of August 17 – 19. Note that all information is for games played through August 14.

Chicago Cubs versus Pittsburgh Pirates

The Cubs hold a two-game lead in the NL Central, while the Pirates look to close the gap in the division. Chicago holds a +24 to +15 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Pittsburgh is 4-6 over the last ten games and are  ... 

MLB Predictions: August 10-12

With a little less than a third of the baseball season remaining, the divisional and wild card races are heating up. Here’s some of the more interesting match ups for the weekend of August 10-12. Note that all information is for games played through August 7.

Washington Nationals versus Chicago Cubs

Washington looks to maintain within striking distance in the NL East, while the Cubs hold a small lead over the Brewers in the NL Central. Chicago holds a +21 to +16 advantage over the Nationals on the Power Ranking Indicator and both clubs are 6-4 over their last ten  ... 

MLB Predictions: July 27 – 29

As we enter the dog days of summer, the MLB races are heating up.  Here’s some of the match ups to keep an eye on this weekend. Note all information is for games played through July 24.

Los Angeles Dodgers versus Atlanta Braves

The Dodgers continue to battle the Diamondbacks in the NL West, while the Braves look to keep pace with the Phillies in the NL East. Not a surprise, the two teams are nearly identical on the oscillators. Los Angeles holds a slim +21 to +20 edge on the Power Ranking indicator and “average up” versus “average” on  ... 

World Series Betting: Manny Machado changes LA Dodgers’ World Series odds

The Los Angeles Dodgers have completely changed their chances to win the 2018 World Series. According to sportsbooks, the Dodgers have the fourth best odds to win the Fall Classic. How did the Dodgers get such a boost in the last week? They traded for Manny Machado, of course.

Not only did the Dodgers pull off the trade of the season for the highly coveted All-Star shortstop, but they only gave up five prospects. The Dodgers are listed by some top sportsbooks as +550 to win the World Series.

The fight for the NL West The Dodgers currently lead  ... 

MLB Predictions: July 20-22

With the All-Star break in the rear view mirror and numerous moves likely to be made before the trade deadline, the races will heat up. Here’s what’s in store for the weekend of July 20-22 in Major League Baseball.

St. Louis Cardinals versus Chicago Cubs

In this NL Central match up, the third place Cardinals look to chip away at the first place Cubs. Chicago has won seven of their last ten and are +26 on the Power Ranking Indicator. St. Louis is “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +10 on the Power Ranking Indicator. Neither team has  ... 

MLB Predictions: July 13 – 15

Ten Major League teams have surpassed the 50-win mark heading into the final weekend before the All-Star break. Here’s some of the better match ups to watch July 10-13.

New York Yankees versus Cleveland Indians

The Yankees look to keep pace with the Red Sox in the American League East, while the Indians are in control in the American League Central. New York holds a +27 to +21 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” status versus “average” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Third most stable team in the league, favorite/underdog status is something to pay attention to  ... 

Major League Baseball Predictions July 6 – 8

As the MLB season has nearly reached the All-Star break, the races are heating up. Here’s some of the top match ups for the weekend of July 6 – 8.  Note that all information is for games played through July 3.

Oakland A’s versus Cleveland Indians

The A’s come in third in the AL West but are one of the hottest teams in the league, while the Indians are the only team above .500 in the weak AL Central. The A’s hold a +27 to +17 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “ice cold up” status  ... 

MLB Predictions June 29 – July 1

Inching towards the All-Star break, the Yankees and Red Sox battle at the top. In fact, they are the featured match up this weekend. Take a look at what else is on tap for June 29 to July 1 in Major League Baseball. Note that any information presented is through games played June 26.

Boston Red Sox versus New York Yankees

The Red Sox and Yankees enter with the two best records in the league. This battle is nearly a toss up. Both teams are at +26 on the Power Ranking Indicator and both “average down” on the Team Strength  ... 

MLB Predictions: June 22-24

As we approach the middle of the MLB season, the divisional and league races are heating up. Check out the menu for the weekend of June 22 – 24.

Note that all standings and information from the oscillators is for games played through Tuesday, June 19.

Philadelphia Phillies versus Washington Nationals

The Nationals and Phillies are part of a three-team race in the NL East. Washington is just 3-7 over their last ten, “dead” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +14 on the Power Ranking Indicator. The Phillies are 6-4 over that span and are “burning hot” and +25 on  ... 

MLB Predictions: June 15 – 17

Over half of the 30 MLB teams have a winning record over 40 percent through the regular season. Here’s some of what’s in store for the weekend of June 15 – 17.

Minnesota Twins versus Cleveland Indians

In this AL Central battle, the first place Indians host the third place Twins. Cleveland holds a +22 to +5 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “average up” versus “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Minnesota is the 10th most unstable team according to the Team Strength Oscillator. Only two of the six scheduled starters this weekend are in the  ...